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A behind-the-scenes collection of vignettes, as told by a professor of four decades, shares the story of life at America''s second-oldest college from 1950 to 2000.

Learn about the remarkable students, faculty, administrators, and alumni who helped bring William & Mary into the 21st century. This compilation of over 50 colorful stories, each accompanied by original illustrations, includes extraordinary achievement, humorous incidents, unique characters, and memories of day-to-day life at the historic university. Holmes uses his own experiences as a professor, along with interviews from alumni and staff, to paint a detailed, fond, and rich picture of this era, which will inspire and amuse anyone with ties to William & Mary.

Glimpses of a Public Ivy

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    A Hardback by David L. Holmes, Susan Williamson, David Loebman

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      Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
      Publication Date: Publication Date: 06/12/2022
      ISBN13: 9780764364440, 978-0764364440
      ISBN10: 764364448

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      A behind-the-scenes collection of vignettes, as told by a professor of four decades, shares the story of life at America''s second-oldest college from 1950 to 2000.

      Learn about the remarkable students, faculty, administrators, and alumni who helped bring William & Mary into the 21st century. This compilation of over 50 colorful stories, each accompanied by original illustrations, includes extraordinary achievement, humorous incidents, unique characters, and memories of day-to-day life at the historic university. Holmes uses his own experiences as a professor, along with interviews from alumni and staff, to paint a detailed, fond, and rich picture of this era, which will inspire and amuse anyone with ties to William & Mary.

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